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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1992 ~ . . THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC MEETINGS September 21, 1992 ~utes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, September 21, 1992 at 9:30 am. in the Council Chambers. Acting Mayor D. Scott Councillor II Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Mayor D. Hamre (Due to llIness) Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 10:50 am.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 10:50 am.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 10:50 am.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 10:50 am.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Councillor Dres\inski chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-605-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 8, 1992, be approved. nCARRIEDII Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the Planning Act, the Town of Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning Application: (a) Proposed Zoning By.law Amendment - Part Lot 13, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville - Vanstone Mill Inc. G.P.& II ~utes . PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. - 2 - September 21, 1992 Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices for the rezoning application were sent by fIrst class mail on or before August 21, 1992 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on site prior to August 21, 1992. This notice procedure is in compliance with Ontario Regulation 404/83. The Chairman announced that all persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law should leave their name, address and telephone number with the Clerk's Department before they leave. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Vanstone Mill Inc. - Report PD-202-92 - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a 52 unit Senior Citizens Apartment. The commercial components of this application will be brought forward at a later date. . Noone spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. . Gerard Gervais, Vanstone Mill Inc.., Suite 501, 100 A1Istate Parkwa,y, Markbam, um 6H3, displayed a drawing of the subject area bounded by King Street on the south and Scugog Street on the east. He referred to the commercial and residential components located on the site and advised that the first floor of the Mill building has been completely renovated and that it is their intention to encourage a restaurateur to lease the premises. He noted that since the dam blew out in 1986, the contour of the flood plain has been greatly altered. A noise report has been prepared by G .M. Sernas and Associates and erosion, traffic and storm water management studies have been completed. He sought Council's support of this application before proceeding with costly flood protection and erosion controls of the creek. He noted that three meetings with representatives of the Legion indicate full support for this application. He added that this would be an ideal site for Senior Citizens as the building would be located in a passive natural setting and the insta1lation of a sidewalk from the westerly portion of the site to Scugog Street would facilitate the Senior Citizens having access to the downtown area He noted that the building has been brought back from the limits of the flood plains and would not encroach on the flood plain. The building would be of an all brick construction and each unit would have air conditioning and an enclosed balcony to attenuate the noise emanating from the railway tracks. The consultant has advised that vehicular traffic generated from this complex would not negatively affect the pattern of traffic on Highway No.2. He noted that he would dedicate 12 acres of valleyland to the Town, graded and seeded to the Department of Community Services' standards. He advised that he G.P.& II ~utes . PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. . . DELEGATIONS - 3 - September 21, 1992 would be wiI1ing to put in writing that the dam will never be re-built, that a "noise clause" advising all perspective tenants or purchasers would be inserted in the agreement of purchase and sale and he will obtain a letter from the Legion membership wherein they express their full support for this application. Acting Mayor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. (a) Boy Forrester, Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, LOB lMO - re: Road Cl....n,g - Clarke Township - expressed his opposition to stopping up and closing and authorizing the sale of part of the unopened road allowance between Lots 32 and 33, Concession 6, former Township of Clarke. He also advised of his opposition to any closing of the unopened road allowances in the Town of Newcastle in view of the Crombie report which encourages the use of the waterfront. He urged members of the Committee to "look ahead and not give away what we may need years down the road". The closing of this road allowance could, perhaps, disrupt the Ganaraska Trail. Road allowances could be "key links" and "bargaining chips" for future negotiations by the Town. He also noted that road allowances could be used as part of the Eco System for migrating birds and small RnimR 1. (b) Hannu H..hnm..... 1748 Ra....m.e Road West, Courtire, LIE 2Tl- re: Road nn.m,g - C1arke Township - advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Vanstone Mill Inc. D14.DEV.90.044 D09.0P A90.25/D/N Resolution #GPA-606-92 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dres\inski THAT Report PD-202-92 be received; THAT the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application submitted by Vanstone Mill Inc. be referred back to staff for preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding agency comments with respect to this proposal; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD.202-92 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) G.P.& II ~utes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. - 4- September 21, 1992 Resolution #GPA-607-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-606-92 be amended by adding thereto, after the second paragraph: "THAT staff be directed to communicate with the Legion membership regarding Council's concerns pertaining to noise, accessibility and parking; and". "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-606-92 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting. . TREASURY DEPARTMENT Members of Council Travel Expenses July and August, 1992 F09.3832.GE Resolution #GPA-608-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report TR-82-92 be received for information. "CARRIEDII FIRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT . Encroachment Mary McKinnon Part Lot 10, Church St., Orono D16. Resolution #GPA-609-92 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dres\inski THAT Report WD-71-92 be received; G.P.& II ~utes . PUBLICWORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. . . Request for Closure of a portion of Martin Road Between Lots 14 and 14, Conc. 1 TOO. - 5 - September 21, 1992 THAT a by-law be passed authorizing the encroachment onto Church Street at a nominal cost of $2.00; THAT the requirement for an encroachment agreement be waived; THAT the applicant be responsible for all costs, such as survey and legal costs, associated with this encroachment; THAT the Town's solicitor be directed to take all actions necessary to complete the registration; and THAT Mr. Irwin Hamilton, Solicitor for the applicant, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA.61O-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-72-92 be received; THAT staff be authorized to advertise a public hearing required by the Municipal Act for the closure to vehicular traffIC of the road allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 1, former Town of Bowmanville; THAT, if following such Hearing, Council decides to close to vehicular traffIC the subject road allowance, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to complete the closure; THAT the applicant execute, prior to the passing of the necessary by-law, an Indemnity Agreement with the Town satisfactory to the Town's Solicitor; THAT the Town's Solicitor be directed to take all actions necessary to complete the closure; THAT Council defer the passing of the necessary by-law until the Town has received payment for all estimated costs associated with the road closure; and THAT Mr. Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" G.P.& II ~utes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 6- September 21, 1992 Road Allowance Lots 32 & 33, Conc. 6, Clarke T09.1407.KI Resolution #GPA-611-92 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT proposed By-law No. 92-198, being a by-law to stop up and close and authorize the sale of part of the unopened road allowance between lots 32 & 33, Concession 6, former Township of Clarke, Town of Newcastle, Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-14061, be tabled for a period of two weeks. IICARRIEDII Acting Mayor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. ADMINISTRATION Report ADMIN-9-92 Resolution #GPA-612-92 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting be "In Camera" for consideration of ConfIdential Report ADMIN-9-92 and a legal matter. . t1CARRIEDII Resolution #GPA-613-92 Moved by Councillor DresIinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegation of Roy Forrester re: Road Allowances T09.1407.KI Resolution #GPA-614-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the delegation of Roy Forrester pertaining to road closings be acknowledged; THAT Mr. Forrester's comments be referred to the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning for the preparation of a report, in conjunction with the Crombie Report, to the General Purpose and Administration Committee, FORTHWITH; and THAT Roy Forrester be advised of Council's decision. . "CARRIED" G.P.& II ~utes . OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT . . - 7- September 21, 1992 Resolution #GPA-615-92 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:35 am. !'CARRIED'l ~~Af ~/ Chairman, Planning an Development Department ~ . R",* Depu y. 7